Podcast Summary: Unsupervised with Syd & TP

Episode: "Syd & The Sister Wives"
Date: November 20, 2025
Host: Dear Media

Main Theme/Purpose

In this fast-paced, unpredictable episode, Syd Colson and Theresa Plaisance ("TP") bring their signature, off-the-rails group chat energy to the podcast, joined by special guest Amadi Brooks (Syd’s partner and “sister wife”). The trio riff on everything from life updates, smart (and not-so-smart) spending, social media pressure, and affordable fun, to the art of gaslighting, pop culture analyses, and the true PR of otters. They also tackle a listener’s messy family drama in their notorious DM advice segment.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Dallas & American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Adventures

• The hosts are recording in-person from Dallas, where they attended and spoke at ABFF.
• Syd and TP reflect on their panel discussion with Ally’s Jack Howard about financial values, creative storytelling, and spending habits.
• (05:00–07:20)
  • “...how your values align with your spending, how money and your past relationships with money impact your, your spending habits impact your, your relationships...” – (Sid, 06:05)
  • Social media’s role in fueling both FOMO-driven overspending and risky behavior just for content.
  • 47% of Gen Z reportedly buy fashion or participate in social outings to remain socially relevant—even if it means accruing debt.

2. Life Hacks: Cheap Fun & Real Friends

• The hosts advocate being open with friends about financial limits and suggest creative, low-cost social alternatives like cooking together, picnics, or working out.
• Buying a board game (like their beloved, hard-to-find Pirates) is framed as a small, high-value investment.
• (10:40-11:59)
  • “We’re not just giving out participation trophies... There is a loser and there is a winner.” – (Sid & TP, 11:36–11:49)

3. Confession Time: Academic Integrity

• Syd admits (with dramatic flair) to plagiarizing a paper in college due to procrastination and pays tribute to learning from past mistakes.
• The hosts riff on “integrity,” with TP feigning judgment for comedic effect.
• (15:02–16:51)
  • “I procrastinated to the point of I was frozen...” – (Sid, 15:32)
  • “If this is something you do all the time, like, yeah…” – (Amadi, 16:05)

4. Thrifting & the Marshall’s Hat Find

• TP shares her “epic” find at Marshall’s: a $70 limited edition Mercedes Lewis Hamilton hat purchased for $6.
• The crew discuss the thrill of bargain-hunting, how frugal finds don’t mean less style, and lessons about spending.
• (17:30–20:20)
  • “You took time, 99...” – (TP, 18:16)
  • “This is actually a $70 hat, and it's now exclusive because they don't make them anymore...” – (TP, 20:07)

5. Game Time: "The Price Isn’t Right"

• Amadi hosts a riff on The Price Is Right, quizzing Syd and TP on current retail prices for trendy items.
• Hilarious disappointment ensues as both overestimate prices, spotlighting inflation and value misjudgment.
• (21:40–26:26)
  • “Are we getting deals or are we getting screwed over in the store? Our price evaluations are so bad.” – (TP, 25:14)
• The segment ends with a reminder:
  • “Don’t buy things to impress other people... If your friends are broke, don’t shame them.” – (Sid, 26:03)

6. Gaslight Me: A Game of Gaslighting

• The hosts play “Gaslight Me,” creating absurd dialogues to see who can deflect and manipulate best, illustrating how weaponized emotional intelligence can be both scary and impressive.
• (27:03–29:31)
  • “This is called Gaslight Me. This is a fun game…” – (Sid, 27:57)
  • “That’s the shit Nightmares is made out of. Because I’ve dealt with that shit for real before.” – (Amadi, 29:33)

7. Who Has the Best (or Worst) PR?

• The group debates products, animals, and concepts with surprisingly good or bad public relations.
• Q-tips’ sneaky branding, sharks’ undeserved villain status vs. mosquitoes’ deadly reality, and otters’ deceptive cuteness spark particularly spirited debate.
• (31:41–38:03)
  • “Q-tips do a good job of not making you realize you don’t need that tool because you’re pushing wax further in. But people keep buying Q tips.” – (Sid, 32:41)
  • “I don’t want any reactions – I just think sharks have really bad PR... The deadliest animal in the world are actually mosquitoes.” – (TP, 32:57)
  • “Otters…they are very dangerous and very vicious. Don’t they eat their babies?” – (Amadi, 37:10)

8. Lightening Round Games: Ice Cream as Stereotype

• Syd proposes a creative game: assign ice cream flavors to different personas, from grandmas to Beyoncé and trash collectors.
• This sparks animated debate and laughter as they build exuberant “profiles” for each character.
• (38:03–44:10)
  • “You snakey.” – (Sid, 71:15, as the episode winds down over music)

9. Ear Hygiene & Q-tip Seduction

• The hosts implore listeners to clean their (wired & wireless) earbuds and not to share headphones.
• A funny, oddly sensual riff ensues about the temptation of Q-tips in a clear counter jar.
• (44:24–46:39)
  • “You can't have a buildup in there…when you’re opening and you’re seeing brown at the top…it's time to make some changes.” – (Sid, 45:07)

10. Spoiler Alert: 'All Her Fault' (Peacock Series)

• A detailed, spoiler-filled review of the thriller series All Her Fault.
• The group analyzes red herrings, codependent and narcissistic behavior, family secrets, and cathartic moments (like divorce).
• Strong opinions about characters (Dakota is “always innocent,” the husband is “sick and throwed off,” etc.).
• (47:56–60:59)
  • “He’s the perfect example of the narcissist…” – (Amadi, 52:01)
  • “She got up, started pacing. Because you know, in shows they just let the woman keep being in a terrible marriage...” – (Sid, 54:02)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

All quotes include attribution and timestamps.

• Spanish Lessons & Dyslexia

  • “Not you Spanish dyslexic.” – (Sid, 03:35)

• On Social Media, Comparison, and Debt

  • “You can’t even enjoy your time out if you know, okay, this swipe is actually about to like stop me from paying rent. But I’m a still I’m going to go through and do it because I want a picture to post online. Like that's scary.” – (Sid, 07:03)

• On Thrifting

  • “You go in there to be inspired.” – (Sid, 18:08)
  • “When they tell me it's $6, I give them attitude. Like, oh, my god. Okay, fine.” – (TP, 19:48)

• Academic Integrity

  • “I procrastinated to the point of I was frozen…” – (Sid, 15:32)
  • “You have to be honest with me first. Like, what if I don't want to be friends with a plagiarist?” – (TP, 15:23)

• Gaslighting Game

  • “I don’t think anybody’s at fault, but we can get one here instead of, I guess, complaining about it on air.” – (Sid, 29:07)
  • “That’s a 10 out of 10, babes. That’s the shit Nightmares is made out of.” – (Amadi, 29:26, 29:33)

• On Otters’ PR

  • “I saw a picture the other day on Twitter. This woman was running... she got attacked by a group of otters. She's sitting on the bench. She bloodied up. Bloodied up. And you know, they got the most playful picture next to her of the otters just like frolicking and shit…” – (Amadi, 36:50)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• ABFF Dallas Recap & Money Values: 05:00–08:00
• Board Games & Friendship as Budget Fun: 10:40–11:59
• Syd’s Confession About Plagiarism: 15:02–16:51
• The Marshall's Hat Find: 17:30–20:20
• ‘The Price Isn’t Right’ Game: 21:40–26:26
• Gaslight Me Game: 27:03–29:31
• Q-tip/Ear Hygiene Bit: 44:24–46:39
• Spoiler Review ‘All Her Fault’: 47:56–60:59
• DM Drama/Advice Segment: 63:00–69:40

DM Segment: Listener Drama & Advice

A hilarious, convoluted family drama gets dissected– involving messy grandpas (“Bambi”), throuples, and how to break unfortunate news to a longtime girlfriend (“Just talk to her one on one...”). The group gives heartfelt and equally comedic advice about being a girls’ girl– always making sure a friend knows the truth, while navigating generational and modern “scandal.”
See: 63:00–69:40

Tone & Language

The episode is casual, quick-witted, self-aware, and skips seamlessly from pop psychology to mundane details and wild digressions. The humor is sharp but inviting, balancing earnest life observations with zany, irreverent bits. The hosts frequently break the fourth wall to “talk to the babysitters”—their affectionate term for listeners.

Conclusion

This episode is a classic “Unsupervised” experience: untamed, authentic, and hilarious—perfect for anyone who misses the feeling of late-night texts in the group chat. Whether it’s serious lessons on self-worth and finances, wild games, or pop culture rants, Syd, TP, and Amadi keep things (mostly) unsupervised, but always real.